Radio Frequency Identification Daniel Emery Kevin Jordan Aaron Schneider

What is RFID?

So what IS RFID? Used for identifying unique objects through radio waves The Reader -> The transponder Active tags - contain their own power source (a battery) that is used to run the microchip's circuitry and to broadcast a signal to a reader Passive tags – with no internal power source. Instead, they draw power from the reader; Semi-passive tags - which use a battery to run the chip's circuitry, but communicate by drawing power from the reader.

Timeline Future… 1935 Watson-Watt Radar 1939 German Aircrafts 1973 Mario Cardullo Future… 1939 Watson-Watt: British IFF 1973 Charles Walton 1977 No longer Gov’t Exclusive

Germany World War II Charles Walton

Main Uses Asset Management Inventory Tracking Product Tracking Access Control Logistics

Supply Chain Management Perform inventory Reduce total costs Reduce inventory Improve order time Increase forecast accuracy Mostly passive technology

Supply Chain Leaders

Asset Tracking Track and trace inventory Minimize missing files or objects Enhance asset movement Boost staff productivity Passive and Active RFID – determined based on asset value The military and DOD track some of the largest amounts of assets worldwide

Other Uses Hospitals and Healthcare Aerospace Tracking Pets Sports And More!!!!

Pros Lower Costs Better Efficiency Convenience

Cons Security Issues Range of Scanners Misconceptions Biblical prophecy

Use Your Imagination What of the Future? Easy item returns Smart appliances Personalization Easy shopping Baby Chipping? Seismic Sensing Real-time parking Self-check ins Building Security Airports - for baggage tracking Environmental SMART home controls Toll/road Vehicles More document management. Use Your Imagination